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Being present-focused, or being one who "stops to smell the roses," goes along with well-being.

If partners are not matched on time focus, relationship stress may arise.

Stopping to smell the roses is an approach to life that helps at the individual as well as the couple level.

My wife Shannon and I absolutely love springtime in the Northeast. Each day offers new surprises.

Oh wow, the spring peeper frogs just started singing tonight!

Did you see the pink dogwood in front of the porch today?

The goldfinches are back at the feeder—aren’t they just so delightful?

The rose bush we planted last year is starting to grow buds!

But you know, not everyone takes the time to stop and smell the roses (metaphorically speaking). And, let’s be honest, sometimes you just have stuff to do, and smelling the roses doesn’t make it onto the agenda.

The Psychology of Being Present-Focused

Various studies have shown that having a present-focused approach to daily life provides benefits (e.g., Rush & Grouzet, 2012). Being present-focused........

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